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Monacan drops in the top ten after a nailbiter loss to Manchester by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Last week revealed only a few surprises to note; unless you like fourth quarter comebacks and blowout victories within the top ten. We will note that the top five teams in the region remained in their same position. LC…

Phoebus (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Two loss Phoebus is still tops in the Power Ratings by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here’s a look at the potential playoffs in 3A East after week nine and the path to a State Championship in Group 3A. 3A East will have 16 teams in the playoffs, including a sectionalized bracket (Conferences…

Brookville breaks through in the 3A West Power Ratings race by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here’s a fresh look at the potential playoffs in 3A West and the path to a State Championship in Group 3A. The final games of the regular season will be played Friday night. This is the last chance for teams to…

Who’s in? Who’s out for Devon Hunter? by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After hinting at shortening his list of schools on Friday, Indian River safety Devon Hunter did just that Sunday night, announcing his five finalists via Twitter. Hunter, a four -star prospect in the class of 2017 rankings, had offers from nearly every major program…

The Campbell Camels grab a verbal commitment from Ryan Brooker by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 It’s been a long journey for Atlee linebacker Ryan Brooker, but it appears he’s ready to trade-in the Atlee royal, black, silver and white for the Campbell orange and black. After careful consideration, the senior product has made the decision that…

Inaugural Recruit757 Grassroot League tips off in December by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 With the start of high school basketball around the corner, that usually means down time for grassroots age teams. Until this year. The inaugural Recruit757 Grassroots Basketball League will kick off on December 4. The league is open to boys and girls teams…

A #6 Monacan vs. #5 Manchester match up is as advertised by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 #1 L.C. Bird (8-1) 70, Huguenot (2-7) 8 Coach David Bedwell wants nothing to do with any late season blunders heading into the final week of the season. With Hermitage and Hampton trailing the Skyhawks in the 5A South Power…

Highland Springs’ Paris McBride gives recruiting update by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Highland Springs sophomore Paris McBride is a prospect just starting to make her rounds on the recruiting trail. McBride traveled to Fairfax recently to check out the George Mason campus. The Lady Patriots are one of a number of programs showing interest in McBride.…

Johnathan Griffin of Indian River wins four tickets to Haunted Hunt Club Farm by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We had a lot of good prospects for the Monster Smash of the Week. After shooting video at several games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I reviewed all of the action and picked a winner for the Haunted…

Woodside kept Heritage down most of the night (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Demetri Banks logged 180 yards rushing and two TDs in a statement win by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 With 4:26 left in the fourth quarter Darius Price stepped under center in the red zone after taking the Hurricanes the length of the football field. Down…